Gods & Monsters, #2
The Throne of Broken Gods
by Amber V. Nicole
Contents
Chapter 31
Overview
Dianna wakes chained in a Guild room as Samkiel reveals he subdued her with a kiss-activated sleep spell Camilla designed. He removes Dianna’s ring, assigns Cameron and Xavier to guard her, and plans to confine her at the ruins of Rashearim. Dianna taunts him about Kaden’s growing threat, but Samkiel stays unwavering, exposing their unresolved bond.
Summary
Dianna jolts awake in a bright Guild room, chained by rune-engraved cuffs. She realizes Samkiel captured her and mocks him, but their barbed exchange reveals raw tension and lingering attraction. Remembering the kiss during their battle, Dianna accuses him of poisoning her.
Samkiel clarifies the kiss triggered a sleeping spell Camilla tailored to work only if Dianna kissed him back. He teases her about jealousy over his betrothal, insisting her reciprocal kiss proves the part of her that loves him still remains.
Samkiel removes the ring Camilla made from Dianna’s finger, visibly affecting them both. He states he must rebuild the Guild and city, leaving Cameron and Xavier to guard her. He plans to take Dianna to the ruins of Rashearim, where he can restrain her without further harm.
Dianna provokes him, calling him a coward and predicting Kaden’s imminent move using iron and a book. She attacks his failures—his lost family, his dead world, and Gabby—to bait a mistake and create an opening to escape.
Samkiel refuses to be shaken, saying he knows Dianna’s true heart and will not abandon her. He leaves, steadfast, while Dianna admits inwardly that part of her does not want him to let go.
Who Appears
- DiannaProtagonist; awakens chained in the Guild, spars verbally with Samkiel, and taunts him about Kaden’s looming iron-and-book threat.
- SamkielGod King; used a kiss-activated sleep spell to capture Dianna, removes her ring, posts guards, and plans confinement at Rashearim.
- CameronGuard posted outside Dianna’s cell, ensuring she remains restrained while Samkiel departs.
- XavierGuard alongside Cameron, monitoring Dianna’s captivity in the Guild.
- CamillaOffstage; crafted Dianna’s ring and modified the kiss-triggered sleeping spell Samkiel used.